The American Red Cross of Vermont and New Hampshire is seeking nominations for the 2019 Everyday Heroes Awards.

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Updated: 11:59 PM EST Dec 7, 2018

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WEBVTT INTO TUESDAY. HALLOWEEN LOOKS GOOD AND THE FOLLOWING DAYS INTO NEXT WEEK WEEKEND LOOK DRIVE. STEPHANIE: WE’VE ALL GOT PEOPLE THAT WE LOOK UP TO, AND COULD EVEN BE CONSIDERED HEROES IN THE COMMUNITY. BRIA EVERY YEAR, NBC 5 TEAMS UP WITH THE RED CROSS TO HONOR THOSE THAT GO ABOVE AND BEYOND. NBC 5’S TOM GARRIS SHOWS US HOW YOU CAN HELP. TOM G.: CALLING ALL HEROES, EVERYDAY HEROES, THAT IS. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS LOOKING FOR ITS NEXT BATCH O NOMINATIONS. >> COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND, MAYBE GONE -- MAY DONE SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY. TOM G.: NBC 5 TEAMS UP WITH THE RED CROSS OF VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE EACH YEAR, TO HIGHLIGHT SOME OF OUR REGION’S BRAVEST AND MOST DEDICATED >> WE ALL RAN DOWN THE STAIRS, I TOOK AROUND AND THE STAIRS COLLAPSED. TOM G.: JEREMY DUNSTER SAVED HIS NEIGHBORS FROM THIS BURNING BUILDING, BY RUNNING INSIDE AND BANGING ON DOORS TO WAKE THEM UP. THE TOWN’S FIRE CHIEF BELIVES LIVES WOULD’VE BEEN LOST IF JEREMY HADNT ACTED. >> I WENT AND DID THIS. I THOUGHT HE WAS JOKING. I KIND OF REALIZED HE WAS CHOKING. TEAMS LIKE CAMERON GREEN CAN BE NOMINATED TOO. HE USED THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER ON HIS BEST FRIEND. >> WE CAN SEE THE IMPACT IT HAS ON OTHER PEOPLE. TOM G.: BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE JUST ONE PERSON, LAST YEAR, THE ENTIRETY OF NORWICH UNIVERSITY WAS RECOGNIZED, FOR STUDENTS EFFORTS HOLD BLOOD DRIVES, AND INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS. IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAY THANK YOU, THANK YOU TO THE VIEWERS FOR NOMINATING AND THANK YOU TO THE INDIVIDUALS IN COMMUNITY WHO HAVE GONE AB

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Vermont Red Cross seeks Everyday Heroes Award nominees

The American Red Cross of Vermont and New Hampshire is seeking nominations for the 2019 Everyday Heroes Awards.

The American Red Cross of Vermont and New Hampshire is seeking nominations for the 2019 Everyday Heroes Awards.The organization wants to find residents of Vermont who have accomplished extraordinary selfless acts between Dec. 1, 2017, and Nov. 30, 2018.Nominees are sought in several categories:Good Samaritan (any age): Someone who provided an extraordinary act of heroism or courage.Military member: A member of the armed forces -- active duty or retired, commissioned or non-commissioned -- whose lifesaving actions went above and beyond the call of duty. This award may be given posthumously.Firefighter: A professional or volunteer department member or emergency dispatcher whose lifesaving actions went above and beyond the call of duty.Law enforcement: An agent whose lifesaving actions went above and beyond the call of duty.International services: An individual, group or company in recognition of their commitment to humanitarian efforts in other parts of the world.Animal rescue: An animal that saved the life of someone, a citizen who used lifesaving skills to save an animal or someone involved in the care of animals.Click here to submit a nominationAquatics: A lifeguard or citizen whose lifesaving actions was able to prevent a serious water-related injury or drowning.Medical professional: A doctor, nurse or EMT whose lifesaving actions went above and beyond the call of duty.Community impact: A community group, neighborhood organization or company that consistently demonstrates a commitment to making Vermont and New Hampshire a safer and more compassionate place.Community service: Someone volunteering their time to help others in Vermont and New Hampshire.Lifetime achievement award: Someone whose lifetime dedication and consistent support to a further cause that benefits the community.Nominations will be accepted until Dec. 7. Nominees must be residents of Vermont.The award recipients will be honored at the Everyday Heroes Awards dinner April 2, 2019, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on Williston Road in Burlington.NBC5 is proud to be the media partner for the Everyday Heroes Awards ceremony.To find out more about the awards ceremony, click here.

BURLINGTON, Vt. —

The American Red Cross of Vermont and New Hampshire is seeking nominations for the 2019 Everyday Heroes Awards.

The organization wants to find residents of Vermont who have accomplished extraordinary selfless acts between Dec. 1, 2017, and Nov. 30, 2018.

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Nominees are sought in several categories:

Good Samaritan (any age): Someone who provided an extraordinary act of heroism or courage.

Military member: A member of the armed forces -- active duty or retired, commissioned or non-commissioned -- whose lifesaving actions went above and beyond the call of duty. This award may be given posthumously.

Firefighter: A professional or volunteer department member or emergency dispatcher whose lifesaving actions went above and beyond the call of duty.

Law enforcement: An agent whose lifesaving actions went above and beyond the call of duty.

International services: An individual, group or company in recognition of their commitment to humanitarian efforts in other parts of the world.

Animal rescue: An animal that saved the life of someone, a citizen who used lifesaving skills to save an animal or someone involved in the care of animals.